Matching Height & Weight To Treadmill Model
MATCHING HEIGHT & WEIGHT TO TREADMILL MODEL
Your weight and height need to be considered when buying a treadmill. When you run, instead of walk, the impact on the treadmill is greatly increased. If you are over 200 pounds, you will need to purchase a higher rated treadmill to withstand the additional force. As you approach 250 – 300 pounds you will require a treadmill model that has at least a 1″ thick treadmill deck. Another issue is that tall people have a longer walking stride, and a much longer running stride. You will need to have at least a 50″ long walking surface and probably 60″ long for running.
Your weight and height need to be considered when buying a treadmill. When you run, instead of walk, the impact on the treadmill is greatly increased. If you are over 200 pounds, you will need to purchase a higher rated treadmill to withstand the additional force. As you approach 250 – 300 pounds you will require a treadmill model that has at least a 1″ thick treadmill deck. Another issue is that tall people have a longer walking stride, and a much longer running stride. You will need to have at least a 50″ long walking surface and probably 60″ long for running.
Watch the video below to see how important matching the treadmill to your body size is to securing the correct treadmill equipment.